SOHAR Port and Freezone Inaugurates Sohar Emergency Response System

Sohar, 1 Jun (ONA) — SOHAR Port
and Freezone inaugurated the SOHAR Emergency Response System, a
milestone that redefines industrial safety and resilience in the Sultanate of Oman.
The inauguration ceremony was held under the patronage of Eng. Said bin Hamoud
bin Said Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communication, and Information
Technology.

The SOHAR Emergency Response System
is a fully integrated initiative, jointly established by SOHAR Port and
Freezone in close partnership with its tenant community. Designed to serve all
stakeholders, from employees and contractors to port users and visitors, this
model represents a unified, community-wide approach to emergency preparedness.
Its collective nature is what sets it apart as a first-of-its-kind initiative
in the region.

Ensuring the safety of people and
the protection of valuable assets are fundamental principles at SOHAR. The
Emergency Response System enhances risk mitigation, safeguards
facilities, and ensures business continuity, directly supporting SOHAR’s
mission to be a reliable, safe, and sustainable industrial hub.

Eng. Said bin Hamoud bin Said Al
Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communication, and Information Technology,
emphasized the broader significance of this achievement: “The SOHAR Emergency
Response System represents a critical step in aligning with Oman’s
vision for resilience and sustainability. By enhancing safety standards and
ensuring operational continuity, it supports not only SOHAR’s growth but also
Oman’s strategic objectives in the logistics sector.”

“This is not just a facility, it
is a strategic outcome of collaboration,” said Abdullah Al Jabri, Chairman of
the Board of SOHAR Port and Freezone. “Together with our tenants, we have built
a shared resource that protects the entire SOHAR ecosystem. This unified model
reflects our collective responsibility toward safety, operational excellence,
and long-term resilience.”

Operating 24/7 and equipped with advanced technologies, the System
provides a rapid response to a wide range of emergency scenarios, from medical
incidents and industrial fires to hazardous materials and technical rescues.
Developed in collaboration with international experts such as the Safety
Authority Rotterdam, and operated by Unity Fire and Safety Services LLC, the
facility aligns with the best global practices adapted to the local context.

The inauguration of the SOHAR
Emergency Response System sets a new regional benchmark in industrial
safety, not only for its operational capability, but for its ability to unite
diverse stakeholders under one mission: protecting the entire SOHAR community
through collective action.

— Ends/Khalid